UF Leadership Development Programs — Applications Open!

Melissa Curry, Vice President, UFHR

I’m pleased to announce that applications for UF’s 2025–2026 Leadership Development programs — including the Managers Cohort, the UF Academy and the Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals (ALAP) — will be accepted now through May 2. These highly regarded programs will run from the fall of 2025 through May 2026. 

Managers Cohort 

The Managers Cohort is a unique opportunity to grow and expand managerial skills alongside a cohort of peers. This program includes targeted Managing at UF courses combined with interactive sessions. Participants must be current managers; those who apply for the cohort will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Program information and an application link are available at https://go.ufl.edu/63k2gp4.   

UF Academy 

Entering its 22nd year, the UF Academy was created for emerging leaders who want to improve their leadership impact and understanding of UF’s structure, governance and culture. Designed for both exempt staff employees (up to and including the director level) and faculty, the UF Academy prepares employees for higher-level responsibilities at the University of Florida. 

Program information and an application link are available at https://go.ufl.edu/xu9qxzw.

Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals 

Developed in cooperation with UF’s Office of the Provost and Faculty Senate, the Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals program is intended for faculty and professionals in leadership positions to support their ongoing development and explore what it means to be an effective leader. Entering its 17^th year, the Advanced Leadership program includes two tracks — one for academic leaders and the other for professionals, assistant director and above.  

Program information and an application link are available at https://go.ufl.edu/2j70959.

Offered by the UFHR Training and Organizational Development team and in collaboration with leaders from across the University of Florida, these programs represent an invaluable opportunity for professional development. Please encourage appropriate leaders in your area to submit applications to participate in the Managers Cohort program, the UF Academy or the Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals. 

For more information, visit https://go.ufl.edu/xp06n3e or contact UF Training and Organizational Development at training@ufl.edu.